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title: "Research Ethical Review Software"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827268"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Research Ethical Review Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827268

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, a prominent educational institution in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for a "Research Ethical Review Software." The contract, with a value of £242,484.88, covers a three-year period with an optional extension of twelve months. This contract, awarded on 23rd March 2026, falls under the "Education" industry category and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure, executed through Crown Commercial Services' G-Cloud 14 framework. This initiative aims to bolster the administration and review of ethics applications within the university, highlighting opportunities for software providers in the education sector.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions tailored to ethical review processes. Infonetica Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured the contract, indicating that similar businesses equipped with innovative software solutions may find ample opportunity in such public procurement processes. This procurement could allow tech firms to expand their footprint in the education sector, particularly those focusing on compliance and administrative efficiency. The University of Edinburgh's influence and demand for specialised software provide a stable platform for business growth, encouraging SMEs to engage with public contracts to enhance their market reach.

## Notice

Procurement of a Research Ethical Review Software for a period of 3 years + optional 12 month extension.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a Research Ethical Review Software required by the University of Edinburgh to manage and review ethics applications. The contract is for a period of 3 years with an optional extension of up to 12 months.. This is a Direct Award via Crown Commercial Services, G-Cloud 14. The contract period is 3 years with an optional extension of up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552246 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £242,484 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFONETICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552246

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552246
  Research Ethical Review Software - Procurement of a Research Ethical Review Software for a period of 3 years + optional 12 month extension.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827268
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-cour

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